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AV58 EDU

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,994 mi
Last recorded95,994 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 EDU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 95,994 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 95,973 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 86,850 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 86,850 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 75,848 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 67,939 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 67,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 57,969 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 57,969 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 47,109 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 37,139 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 36,979 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 35,883 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2017 34,774 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2016 33,486 miles

A/c condensor corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2015 32,243 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted at time of test

a/c condenser corroded

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2014 30,885 miles

AC condenser element corroded away

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 29,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2012 28,564 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,575 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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AV58 EDU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 63,213 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV58 EDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV58 EDU registered?

AV58 EDU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 October 2008.

Is AV58 EDU safe to buy?

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